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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.78, 526.64 and 241.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.78, 526.64 and 241.62 is: 333.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.78 : 526.64 = 241.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.78/526.64 = 241.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.78x = 526.64 × 241.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.78x = 127,246.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,246.76/381.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.30

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